20 reasons why OFWs love being TAGged
TAG 91.1 celebrates its 3rd anniversary today. The first Filipino radio station in the UAE began their journey with only 4 RJs on board - Kabayan Bluebird, Louie Da Costa, Chikay and Maria Maldita. Bob...
View ArticleBoyDubai.com acquired by a European startup for million dollar deal
Recognized as one of the top blogs in the region, Boy Dubai was recently acquired by the emerging start-up company Sloof Lirpa LLC for a million dollar deal. This is a first in the world that a blog...
View ArticleTug-of-war ads between Du and Etisalat for Filipinos
The significance of Pinoy's purchasing power in the country is huge, especially for mobile, TV and internet services. We are 900,000+ strong here in UAE after all - that's about 10% of the...
View ArticleDuterte - his flaws make him unique
If you are voting Mar, Grace or Miriam, this is NOT for you (no one votes Binay right?). I respect your valid reasons for choosing your president. But if you are trying to convince me not to vote...
View ArticleMega Theme Parks opening in Dubai this year
Better not forget to add these 2 mega theme parks into your savings. They are set to open few months from now.IMG World of AdventureDubai’s first international mega-themed leisure and entertainment...
View Article3 things you need to know about Philippine elections in Dubai
Think of them when you vote: Jose Rizal and the kids... (never mind Peppa)UAE has the second largest number of overseas Filipino voters, next to Saudi Arabia. There are 122,185 registered voters in...
View ArticleActive Filipino Bloggers in Dubai
Expat Living, Food and Lifestyle1. Sandier Pastures2. Dubai OFW3. My Yellow Bells4. AB and Me5. Lady and Her Sweet EscapeTravel 3. Janesarabia4. Find Me A BreakFashion Bloggers8. Technemoda9. The...
View ArticleWorld-renowned show Arabian Bubble Celebration comes to Dubai
After glamorous stops in New York, Las Vegas, Broadway, Singapore and Tokyo, this 18-time Guinness award-winning spectacular stage show is coming to Dubai.Arabian Bubble Celebration, a never before...
View ArticleIftar preview at Dusit Thani Dubai
We previewed Dusit Thani's iftar offering before Ramadan started. As always, the affair features a wide range of delightful Arabic favorites and international cuisine from the three restaurants - PAX...
View ArticleReview: Ihawan - a humble but great tasting Filipino restaurant in Deira
Sometimes the best presents are not wrapped in glossy papers. Ihawan is a proof to that. This humble 'carinderia' in the busy Hor Al Anz district in Deira serves great Filipino food - simple, easy but...
View ArticleLBC launches new services the smart way
The OFW tradition of sending cargo boxes to the Philippines won't just go. LBC knows it best. Unlike other shipments, these balikbayan boxes are full of padama or sentiments. Every grocery item or...
View ArticleAside from food, one reason we go back to a restaurant is...
...a good ambiance. Yeah.But aside from food and surroundings, the other reason why we go back is great customer relations. How would you feel if the service crew or manager or owner starts engaging in...
View ArticleThe Worthy 50 Fils
*Kling!I knew I dropped a coin at the store but didn't bother to find it. It could just be a dirham anyway. Two hours later, the janitor called my attention upstairs to give the coin back. It was fifty...
View ArticleMust try Filipino restaurants in Dubai
Bodega's cool interior (Paw patrol mine :-)I'm not too hard to please when it comes to food. Seriously. I can appreciate anything that doesn't taste bad. But just like you, I also have my favorites.I...
View ArticleWhy we quit CFC
One of the reasons why we joined CFC is the sense of community - to belong. My wife was pregnant then and we thought it would be great for our child to grow in an environment of kind-hearted, Godly...
View ArticleReview: Little Manila's big time Kalayaan boodle fight
Little Manila's Sarao Jeepney inspired interiorI was a bit hesitant to go back to Little Manila because of the bad reviews that stormed its Facebook page during its first few months. My personal...
View ArticleImagine You and Me showing in Dubai
We were at the Dubai premiere showing of this first #AlDub movie last night and I think it's good - surprisingly good from GMA Films. Light but fun. Maine did really well. Her wit is natural. I like...
View Article50+ Practical ways to save money in Dubai
People come to Dubai for money. Inelegant as it may sound, it is the bitter-sweet reality for many. According to respected financial advocate and personal finance expert, Randell Tiongson during his...
View Article10 things you can do at work to keep you fit and healthy
It's great to know that the simple activities I do at work allows me to slim down and become healthier.All of us spend more than half of our day at work - most of our lives actually, so it is just fair...
View ArticleNew tamper-proof, sexy Philippine e-passport now available
The new sexyPILIPINAS Pasaporte has just become one of the most powerful passports in the world - VISUALLY powerful that is. Sexy is an understatement. It boasts of tamper-proof high security features...
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